THE STAR TREATMENT

Damon's anti-fracking flick bombs at box office

'Long shot that the film will end up being a hit even given its modest budget'

Published: 01/23/2013 at 11:20 PM

(Washington Times) Matt Damon’s anti-fracking movie “Promised Land” is not making the box-office splash environmental groups may have hoped for.

The film, co-written by John Krasinski of “The Office,” has brought in a scant $7.5 million since its opening on Dec. 28. In contrast, “Texas Chainsaw 3D” has brought in $33.6 million since its opening on the same weekend.